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  1. Lorry driver seriously injured in van crash

    A lorry driver has been left with serious injuries after his vehicle was involved in a crash with a van in Birmingham this morning.

    Emergency services were called to Pershore Road South just after 06:30 where the man in his 40s was treated for multiple injuries before being taken to hospital.

    The driver of the van was treated for minor injuries, before being discharged at the scene, said the ambulance service.

  3. Wasps and Worcester clash in opening Premiership weekend

    BBC Sport

    Rugby's Premiership season is about to get under way, starting tonight, and BBC Sport's been looking ahead to what might happen.

    2018-19 Season LaunchALLSPORT/Getty Images

    Wasps and Worcester clash tomorrow in their opening fixture and both have aspirations to better last season, when Wasps were third and Worcester 11th, skirting relegation.

    Former British and Irish Lions trio Jeremy Guscott, Matt Dawson and Ugo Monye preview the new season alongside BBC Sport's rugby union reporter Chris Jones.

    As well as the top and bottom of the Premiership, they look at the impact of transfer moves, who'll be the biggest surprise and the young talent to look out for.

  4. Godiva Festival: What you need to know

    Gates to this year's Godiva Festival in Coventry open at 18:00 today, for fans to get a prime spot for headliners Jake Bugg on the main stage, and Cradle of Filth in the rock tent.

    The festival line-up can be found here.

    Godiva stage

    You can details of how to find the Memorial Park here, and a map of the festival site here.

    Entry to the festival is free but don't forget glass bottles and containers are not permitted on site, there will be free water stations around the park, and avoid bringing large bags, as these will need to be searched.

  5. Grade II listed bridge reopens after strengthening works

    Allen Cook
    BBC News

    A Grade II listed bridge has fully reopened to traffic after months of repairs to stop it deteriorating.

    Hampton Court BridgeHerefordshire Council

    Herefordshire Council says the Hampton Court Bridge, which carries the A417 over the River Lugg, north of Hereford, was starting to show signs of decline.

    It says the work has seen new, reinforced walls dug into the inside of the 200-year-old bridge walls and then tied to the structure.

    Work on the bridgeHerefordshire Council

  7. Rail passengers warned of weekend strike

    Allen Cook
    BBC News

    Train passengers planning to use Northern rail services through Stoke-on-Trent tomorrow are being warned to check the timetable due to strikes.

    Train travelling along a track

    Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) members plan to walk out again on 1 September as well as several dates later in the month.

    It's due to their ongoing dispute about the role of guards. The union says passenger safety will be put at risk, but train operators dispute this.

    Northern has called the strikes "disappointing and frustrating", saying it had proposed and entered into a joint working party with RMT.

  8. PM assassination plotter due to be sentenced

    An Islamic State fanatic who plotted to kill Theresa May in a suicide attack, is due to be sentenced today at the Old Bailey.

    Naa'imur Zakariyah RahmanMet Police

    Naa'imur Zakariyah Rahman, 21, originally from Walsall, planned to bomb the gates of 10 Downing Street, kill guards and then attack Theresa May with a knife or gun.

    Rahman claimed he had been set up by security services online, but a jury rejected his explanation and convicted him of preparing acts of terrorism.

  9. Car driver airlifted to hospital after tractor crash

    Allen Cook
    BBC News

    A woman's been flown to hospital after fire crews cut her free from a crash.

    Her car was in a collision with a tractor at the junction of the B5063 and B4397 near to Wem, Shropshire, with the ambulance service saying it suffered significant damage.

    It said that the woman, in her 30s, had suffered an injury to her arm and cuts to her face.

    A teenager, who was a passenger in the car, was treated at the scene for hip pain and cuts to his arm.

  10. Cricket: Worcs push for win and Warks dominate in Wales

    BBC Sport

    Worcestershire will be hoping they can bowl themselves to victory over Lancashire today in the County Championship Division One.

    After day two, the Pears were bowled out in their second innings for 252, leaving their opponents a target of 314 to win. They'll resume on 8-0.

    Ian Bell against GlamorganALLSPORT/Getty Images

    While in Division Two, Warwickshire will be looking to keep piling the pressure on to Glamorgan as they resume on 445-8.

    The Bears are 242 runs ahead of the home side's first innings with Ian Bell (pictured) passing 20,000 first-class career runs as he scored 204.

    Both games will be on BBC local radio commentary or you can keep up-to-date on the BBC Cricket website.

  11. 'Super diverse' city faces community challenges

    A consultation ends today designed to promote "a sense of belonging and trust" in "super diverse" Birmingham.

    In some areas of the city, 80% of people describe themselves as white British, but in a handful of others, ethnic minorities account for as much as 90%.

    Across the city as a whole, 42% of the population is made up of ethnic minorities, with almost 200 countries represented.

    Chart showing city diversityReach Plc

    The city council said Birmingham was soon to become "a majority minority city" with more than 60% of the under-18 population now from a non-white British background.

    It said this provided cultural and even trading benefits, but also challenges to ensure communities come together and reduce segregation.

    In its green paper released in May, the local authority said poverty, "economic inequality" and discrimination were major challenges.

  12. Wolves aim to translate cup victory into league win

    Mike Perkins
    BBC WM

    A first win in the Premier League this season is the big target for Wolverhampton Wanderers this weekend.

    Leo Bonatini after scoringALLSPORT/Getty Images

    They got their first victory of the season in the League Cup this week and head to West Ham tomorrow having held last year's champions, Manchester City, to a draw.

    Leo Bonatini scored for Wolves in their cup win but says he has a bigger role in the side than just scoring.

    I just want to help my team-mates with passes, running and everything. The team is more important than just one player so I think we are a family here and we are fighting for everyone."

    Leo Bonatini, Wolverhampton Wanderers player

  14. Preparations for Godiva Festival

    The Godiva Festival begins today, the first since Coventry was announced City of Culture winners for 2021.

    Godiva siteCoventry City Council

    The family music event is thought to be one of the biggest free festivals in Europe.

    Final preparations are being made at the War Memorial park.

    Headliners include Professor Green and Ronan Keating.

  15. Police appeal after teenage crash death

    Officers investigating a fatal crash in Walsall are appealing for help in locating a vehicle involved in the collision.

    VWWest Midlands Police

    Liam Ball, 17, died on 2 August when the Volkswagen Golf in which he was travelling struck parked cars in Weston Street, Walsall.

    A 16-year-old boy has admitted causing the death by dangerous driving.

    Police are trying to find a Volkswagen Touran, which is believed to have been involved in the circumstances leading up to the collision.

  16. Purslow named Villa chief executive

    Aston Villa appoint ex-Liverpool and Chelsea executive Christian Purslow as their new chief executive.

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  17. Aston Villa appoints new chief exec

    Aston Villa have appointed ex-Liverpool and Chelsea managing director Christian Purslow as their new chief executive.

    Christian PurslowGetty Images

    They've been searching for a replacement for Keith Wyness who was suspended in June and is now suing the club.

    He'll take over the day-to-day running of the club with immediate effect and he'll be a minority investor.

    Villa go to Sheffield United tomorrow.

  18. Teenager cautioned for arson attacks

    A 14-year-old boy from Nuneaton has been cautioned for arson after admitting to starting five fires in grassland around Bedworth, police said.

    FirefighterWarwickshire Fire Service

    The fire service was called to an area near Moat Farm Drive four times on the 8 August to put out fires that had been deliberately started.

    The boy also admitted starting a fire at a nature reserve a few days later.

    Police say this reckless behaviour could easily have caused damage to people or property.

  19. Berahino 'back to best' for Stoke City

    Matt Sandoz
    Stoke City commentator, BBC Radio Stoke

    Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland says Saido Berahino is back to his best, ahead of tomorrow's return to The Hawthorns to face West Bromwich Albion.

    Saido BerahinoALLSPORT/Getty Images

    Berahino scored his first goal for 913 days in The Potter's win over Huddersfield in midweek.

    He joined Stoke from West Brom for a fee of £12m in January 2017.

    Stoke go into the match after their first win of the season while the Baggies' last game saw them lose at Middlesbrough.

    Coming back into pre-season, I've seen the Saido that I've known for so long, the one that I remember from Under-16s with England, up to Under-21s, the one that was a handful, getting hold of the ball, putting the ball in the back of the net, being a real nuisance."

    Jack Butland, Stoke City goalkeeper